Saudi King Salman gifts $1.2 billion items to Trump (Take a look)

Pakistan Today ^ | May 28, 2017 | News Agencies

[2ndDivisionVet]

US President Donald Trump received gifts from Saudi King Shah Salman with worth of $ 1.2 billion during his first visit to kingdom.

The gifts given by Saudi King included a precious diamond, armband made of pure gold with King Salman’s photo imprinted on it and 25 kilogram heavy sword made of pure gold with different diamonds and stones on it.

The sword is worth of $ 200 million.

Furthermore, gold and diamond made watches, worth of $ 200 million, were also gifted to Trump and his family.

A small replica of Statue of Liberty but made with gold, diamond and precious stones will also be sent to White House soon.

Meanwhile, one of the major roads in Riyadh has also been named after Trump.

A 125 meter long yacht, which is world’s tallest personal yacht as it has 80 rooms with 20 royal suits, will also be sent through US navy to America.

No US President has received these kinds of gifts before by Saudi Kingdom.

[2ndDivisionVet]

Of course President Trump doesn't actually get to keep this swag.

[proust]

So where does this waste go?

[Vaduz]

Obama kicks dog and slaps kids.

[BenLurkin]

Museums.

[going hot]

Seeing as how he is the President of the people, stands to reason that load of stuff should go to the people as well.

I got dibs on the pure gold sword!

[DoughtyOne]

Exactly!

Very impressive though.

Obama probably got a pewter lug wrench.

[JayGalt]

Did we reciprocate?

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[ameribbean expat]

Yes. We said Iran is the problem.

[Liz]

The Saudis probably gave Obama a pewter lug wrench after his visit.

ROTFLOL.......Obo's not exactly personality-plus in the M/E.

[JayGalt]

There is that....

[TaxPayer2000]

I got dibs on the pure gold sword!

sigh.... I really liked that gold sword.... I guess I'll take the 125 meter long yacht instead.

[Pollster1]

To quote the Congressional Research Service:

“A tangible gift to the President, Vice President, or their family members of more than minimal value accepted for reasons of protocol or courtesy may not be kept as a personal gift. These gifts are considered accepted on behalf of and property of the United States, and in the case of such a gift for the President or the President’s family, is handled by the National Archives and Records Administration.”

. . . These gifts are usually eventually transferred to the Presidential Library of the President who received them.

[Red Steel]

So what did Obama get for this Chicago double wide? A bag of peanuts and a hookah crack pipe?

[mountainlion]

Aren’t these gifts the property of the US since they they were accepted as the President?

[TheDon]

Looks like the king has taken a liking to President Trump.

[silverleaf]

Lol!!!
Excellent
The Saudis will take that to the bank :-)

[Joe Boucher]

Well if he did,
They probably deserved it.

[Lonesome in Massachussets]

According to a document from the Congressional Research Service gifts from foreign governments aren't actually property of the president. The document states: 'A tangible gift of more than minimal value accepted for reasons of protocol or courtesy may not be kept as a personal gift, however, but is considered accepted on behalf of and property of the United States, and in the case of such a gift for the President or the President's family, is handled by the National Archives and Records Administration'.

https://www.aol.com/article/news/2017/01/26/what-happens-when-a-gift-is-given-to-the-united-states-president/21663421/

[Ted Grant]

I have a feeling that the dollar figure is very inflated.